Ep 21. Drake

In the season 41 finale of Saturday Night Live, popular rapper and actor Drake takes on the role of both host and musical guest. The episode features a variety of sketches, ranging from political commentary to pop culture parodies.

Host Drake appears in several sketches throughout the night. In one, he plays himself auditioning for a fictional biopic about former NBA player Dennis Rodman. Despite his lack of basketball skills, he impresses the casting director with his ability to wear wedding dresses. Another sketch features Drake as a game show contestant on "Black Jeopardy!" alongside two other African American contestants. The premise of the sketch is a commentary on the divide between white and black America, as the host of the show attempts to navigate topics such as politics and geography without offending anyone.

The episode also tackles political topics, as is customary for SNL. In one sketch, former cast member and guest star Maya Rudolph plays Senator Kamala Harris as a guest on a talk show. The sketch pokes fun at Harris's rigid persona, as she struggles to come up with an answer to a hypothetical scenario involving a pregnant woman and a frozen embryo. Another political sketch features the return of cast member Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton. In the sketch, Clinton secretly visits a bar to commiserate with her supporters about losing to Donald Trump in the presidential election. She is eventually joined by cast members playing former presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley.

The musical performances are also a highlight of the episode, as Drake performs two of his hit songs. The first, "One Dance," features the rapper singing and dancing alongside a group of backup dancers. The second, "Hype," is a more low-key performance with Drake sitting on a chair while rapping. Both performances showcase Drake's versatility as a performer.

Overall, the season 41 finale of Saturday Night Live is a fitting end to a season full of political commentary and celebrity cameos. Host and musical guest Drake does a commendable job in both roles, and the sketches are a mix of clever satire and offbeat humor.